Lives in Cricket No 22 - Jack Mercer

42 Turning the corner An international match. The Wales side which defeated Ireland at Llandudno in August 1925 by an innings. Players, left to right: D.Davies, C.A.Rowland, A.E.Mallalieu, K.C.Raikes, N.V.H.Riches (capt), J.C.Clay, J.T.Bell, H.G.Symonds, D.Sullivan (wk), F.P.Ryan, J.Mercer. Jack’s first-innings seven for 34 caused the authorities to restrict later fixtures to amateurs only. Local cartoonist’s view of Glamorgan’s dismissal of Somerset for 59 at the Arms Park in July 1926, with Arnott and Mercer each taking five wickets and Arnott claiming a hat-trick. The cartoonist had the shopkeeper saying ‘I’m afraid these bowlers are not quite your style. sir.’